Known as Red Danish prior to 1906, Mammoth Red Rock cabbage has a beautiful red-purple color that is consistent to the core. The heads are round to oval in shape and weigh 5-8 pounds when mature. Delicious in a variety of recipes that call for it to be raw or cooked, Mammoth Red Rock cabbage is really a star with it comes to pickling. It also stores like a champ, keeping its hardiness without losing any flavor or crispness. Mammoth Red Rock cabbage contains a wealth of phytochemicals, antioxidants, nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, including thiamin, riboflavin, folate, calcium, manganese, magnesium, iron, potassium, and vitamins A, B, C, E, and K. It's also said to aid in weight loss, protect against Alzheimer's, boost the immune system, and help prevent-fight cancer. It's also great for the eyes and skin.
More InformationSKU | DL013812 |
Item Package Size | Packet |
Weight Of Seeds Per Packet | 0.03 oz |
Seeds Per Packet | approx. 480 seeds per packet |
Botanical Name | Brassica oleracea capitata |
How To Grow | Start indoors in cooler climates; direct sow possible in warmer climates |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Planting Depth | 1/4-1/2 inch |
Seed Spacing | 2 inches (seeds); 15 inches (transplants) |
Row Spacing | 24 inches |
Space After Thinning | 12 inches |
Days To Germinate | 5-14 days |
Days To Maturity | 85-110 |
Tolerates | Cold, Heat |
Seed Life Cycle | Annual |
Certifications | Heirloom |
Advantages | Ornamental, Edible |
Additional Information | Introduced in 1917 |
Ships As | Seed |
Ships To Canada | Yes |